BIMB Integrated Annual Report 2017

68 b) Materials and statements in BHB’s Annual Reports, quarterly reports, press releases, letters and circulars to shareholders; c) Presentations on behalf of BHB; d) Information on BHB’s website; e) Articles concerning BHB; f) Correspondence and e-mails; g) Verbal statements made to outside parties in meetings, briefings, press conferences or during telephone conversations; h) Interviews with the media; and i) Speeches given on behalf of BHB. Communication Platform BHB would employ various platforms to effectively engage the Shareholders and the investment community, with emphasis on timely, accurate, fair and transparent disclosure of information. BHB’s communication platforms include the following: a) Annual general meetings; b) Meetings with analysts, investors and media; and c) Briefings and Press Conferences. BHB would not respond to rumours or market speculation. Clarifications would however be made promptly through announcements to the Bursa Securities, where necessary. Conferences and Roadshows The Company and its subsidiaries participate in various domestic and international conferences and roadshows, during which its business outlook, strategy and direction are communicated to the relevant stakeholders. Financial Results The Company and its Group’s unaudited quarterly and audited annual financial results are released within the stipulated regulatory timeline to Bursa Securities, together with the accompanying press releases. During the year under review, the annual audited account and quarterly financial results were announced to the public within the stipulated time as required by Bursa Securities. Annual Report One of the most important methods of communication to Shareholders is through the Company’s Annual Report, which contains comprehensive details about the financial results and overall performance of the Company and BHB Group. The Chairman’s Statement as well as management Discussion & Analysis in the Annual Report provides an overview of the Company and BHB Group’s performance, operations and other matters affecting Shareholders’ interest. The Company also discloses its sustainability, corporate governance and internal control statements in the Annual